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    The Duke and Duchess of Brabant, later Leopold II (1825-1909) and Queen of the Belgians (1836-1902)

    c. 1862

    Albumen print | RCIN 2117097

    Photograph of a full length double portrait of the Duke and Duchess of Brabant, taken outside. The Duchess if seated side-saddle on a horse and faces towards the camera. He Duke stands beside the horse. The couple hold hands.

    • Creator(s)

      Unknown Person (photographer)

      Subject(s)

      Léopold II, King of the Belgians (1835-1909)
      Marie Henriette, Queen of the Belgians (1836-1902)
    • Acquired and arranged by Princess Helena

    • Subject(s)
      • Science, Medicine and Technology
        • Agriculture and related techniques
          • Animal husbandry
            • Horses
      Object type(s)
        • visual works
          • photographs
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